The Sunday Edition - Apr 17, 2022
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Big on the Internet, Easter, Easter eggs, nerds

We’re Geeking Out Over These Nerdy Easter Eggs

harley quinn and egg murder in 'Harley Quinn'
Here are some of the nerdiest Easter eggs we've seen today.
Big on the Internet, HBO Max, Isabel May, KJ Apa, things we saw today, Wonder Twins (movie)

Things We Saw Today: KJ Apa, Isabel May Cast as the Wonder Twins

KJ Apa and Isabel May will play the Wonder Twins.
I hope the film goes full comedy with the premise, because nobody is out here looking for a gritty, violent take on the Wonder Twins.
TV, animated short, animation, Netflix, Stranger Things

‘Stranger Morning Cartoons’ Animates Our Favorite ‘Stranger Things’ Moments

'Stranger Morning Cartoons' animates our favorite moments from 'Stranger Things'.
t's been nearly 3 years since we last checked in with Eleven, Hopper, and the gang in Hawkins.
Movies, Blue Beetle, DC Entertainment, Susan Sarandon, Xolo Maridueña

Susan Sarandon Will Play Villain in ‘Blue Beetle’ Movie

Susan Sarandon to play Victoria Kord in DC's 'Blue Beetle'.
Blue Beetle is set to hit theaters on Aug. 18, 2023.
Movies, Batgirl, Batgirl (movie), HBO Max, Leslie Grace

Leslie Grace Is Already in Talks for ‘Batgirl 2’

Leslie Grace as Batgirl in HBO Max's 'Batgirl'.
"We got to see this first one first. But there’s definitely some talks about what it could be."
Big on the Internet, animation, Fox News, H.P. Lovecraft, horror (genre), Tucker Carlson

‘Eldritch Tucker Carson’ Mirrors Lovecraftian Xenophobia in Modern Fox News

"SWANSON: Eldritch Tucker Carlson | Aamon Animations" Image: screencap.
While Hawk has channeled Lovecraftian elements in his animations before, this one works incredibly well.
TV, Our Flag Means Death, Pedro Pascal, Timothy Olyphant

Fan’s Wish for a Timothy Olyphant/Pedro Pascal Ship in ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Is Now My Dream

Din and Cobb standing side by side in the Mandalorian
Anyway, Timothy Olyphant and Pedro Pascal would make great pirates and great additions to season 2 of Our Flag Means Death.
Movies, Barbie, Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie

The Greta Gerwig ‘Barbie’ Movie: Talk About a CAST!

Australian actor Margot Robbie poses on the red carpet
A Greta Gerwig movie is typically one I love no matter what, so a Barbie movie with a cast like this is sure to get me into the theater.
Big on the Internet, figures, Kirby, Nintendo, too cute, toys

Things We Saw Today: Cute Stackable Kirby Figures Make Up for the Fact That Collectables in ‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land’ Aren’t Real

Stackable Kirby figures.
If you're a fan of cute, Kirby collectibles, then these 10 stackable Kirby figures and their Warp Star are perfect for you.
TV, Dragon Quest, One Piece, toei animation

One Piece, Digimon Ghost Game, and More Finally Return After Studio Toei Hack

Yamato being incredibly excited about One Piece returning
When Toei announced the hack nearly a week later, they added the news that the broadcast schedules for four of their biggest shows—One Piece, Dragon Quest: The Adventures of Dai, Digimon Ghost Game, and Delicious Party Precure—would be affected.
News, Ian Mackey, missouri, Republicans, Trans issues, transgender rights

Missouri State Rep. Destroys GOP Lawmaker Over Anti-Trans Bill

Missouri State Rep. Ian Mackey delivers impassioned plea for trans rights.
The truth of the matter is that the vast majority of Americans overwhelmingly support trans rights.
TV, anime, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, Madoka Magica, National Anime Day, Yuri!! On Ice

Best Series to Watch on National Anime Day

Asakusa, Kanamori, and Mizusaki surveying a landscape in Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Even if you're not aware of it, every day is a holiday—and April 15 is National Anime Day.
Books, Africanfuturism, Afrofuturism, Nnedi Okorafor, Octavia Butler

The Key Differences Between Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism (With Examples!)

Cover of Afrofuturism by Ytasha L. Womack. Image: Chicago Review Press.
Despite their similar origins and many cultural ties, these two genres within science fiction and speculative fiction tell very different stories.
Movies, Deadpool, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Marvel Entertainment

Now, Rumors Claim Deadpool Is in ‘Doctor Strange 2’—Who’s Next? Your Mom? Are ALL Our Moms in ‘Doctor Strange 2’??

Deadpool gasping with his hands pressed to his face.
Did you think that every last possible cameo had been combed through and obsessed over? Well, the rumors are still rolling in!
TV, HBO Max, Minx (series)

Will There Be a Season 2 of ‘Minx?’ Here’s What We Know So Far

Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson in 'Minx'
There are so many directions Season 2 could go in! But, are we getting a second season at all? What does the future hold for 'Minx?'
Books, academia, feminism, music, Sesali Bowen

White Academic Tries to Colonize and “Redefine” Trap Feminism as If Sesali Bowen Isn’t Right There

Shelly from Bob's Burgers teaching hip hop to class of mostly white people. Text reads "There's gonna be some profanity coming at you, so cover your ears if you can't handle the 'B; word." Shelly is based on Dana Rizzo. Image: FX.
The introduction feels voyeuristic because Dr. Buck is limited by her experiences.
Movies & TV, anime, CrunchyRoll, Emotions, HBO Max

How Anime Showed Me That Anger Is Valid, Necessary, and Really Damn Cool

Anime
Anime was one of the first times I saw anger being validated. At times, it was even seen as a necessity, as something to embrace instead of being afraid of it.
TV, Alison Brie, Apple TV+, Betty Gilpin, Cynthia Erivo, Issa Rae, Roar

Apple TV+’s ‘Roar’ Offers a Feminist Anthology of Twisted Tales

Griffin Matthews and Issa Rae in “Roar,” premiering globally April 15, 2022 on Apple TV+.
While Roar has its hits and misses, it's anchored by strong performances and stylish production value.
Movies & TV, DC Comics, DCEU, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros./Discovery Merger May Mean Overhaul of DC Movies & TV

Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, and Ezra Miller in Justice League (2017)
If this Variety piece is true, we might be seeing a big shake up with the future of the Justice League.
TV, Billy Hargrove, Netflix, Stranger Things

A Recap of Billy’s Death on ‘Stranger Things,’ and the Ripple Effect It Could Have in Season 4

Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things
Billy Hargrove (Dacre Montgomery) was a chaotic, unpredictable character in 'Stranger Things,' but his death managed to humanize him enough to make his passing tragic. Here is how Billy died and what his death might mean for 'Stranger Things' season 4.
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